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CBC Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for CBC Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCBC RoastersIllinois coffee roastersGuatemalaColombiaBrazilKenyaHondurasPapua New GuineaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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CBC Roasters is an Arlington Heights-based specialty coffee roaster that focuses on small-batch, roast-to-order production to ensure maximum freshness. The company operates with an open-door policy at its facility, inviting customers to witness their roasting process and learn about their high-quality sourcing standards. They serve the greater Chicago area and offer a wide variety of single-origin coffees and blends.

Ownership
CBC Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Dave Vergel.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its roast-to-order model, ensuring coffee is shipped within 48 hours of roasting, and its strict commitment to sourcing only specialty-grade beans that score 83.5 or higher on the SCA scale.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Colombia · Brazil · Kenya · Honduras · Papua New Guinea
Farm-level sourcing
The brand maintains direct relationships with farms in various origin countries and emphasizes ethical sourcing practices. While they highlight specific countries and regions for their single-origin offerings, they do not consistently publish the specific names of individual farms or producers for every coffee on their website. Their offerings include a mix of single-origin coffees and artisan blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Luscious Lava (Guatemala)
  • — Spirit of Brazil
  • — Kenya Queen
  • — Honduran Heaven
  • — The Papuan Way (Papua New Guinea)
  • — Aceh Sumatra
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand mentions maintaining direct relationships with farms, I could not verify the specific names of the individual farms or producers for their current coffee lineup.

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